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Nervous wait What’s On:
on erosion Arts and
solution P3 events P8-9
Kapiti Observer
Thursday, June 13, 2019Nervous wait What’s On:
on erosion Arts and
solution P3 events P8-9
Kapiti Observer
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Tramper ‘didn’t suffer’
PIERS FULLER hasn’t been waiting for
days and days out
heard from.
A team was flown
‘‘We’re incredibly There were only two days of
weather clear enough for an
The family of a missing tramper there to be found. in by helicopter grateful to all the effective search, he said. A team
found dead in the Tararua Range
says it appears he did not suffer.
We’re incredibly
grateful to all the
around midday
yesterday and then
teams that have had to be pulled from the ridges
on Tuesday due to the conditions.
The body of Darren Myers was teams that have lowered one-by-one been out there ‘‘The searchers were very
found at the bottom of a waterfall
in ‘‘hazardous’’ terrain yesterday,
been out there
looking for him.’’
to the site to retrieve
the body.
looking for him.’’ relieved to get a result, all the
searchers are quite emotional.’’
Duncan Styles
after an eleven-day search Police search and Though the body Myers started his tramp on
hampered by bad weather. rescue incident had not yet been Tuesday, May 28, with the
Myers’ family was at search controller Tony Darren Myers formally identified the one we were looking for’’. intention of hiking across the
headquarters at Masterton’s Hood Matheson said the searchers were Search and rescue manager Northern Crossing to Mt
Aerodrome when police body was seen from a helicopter confident it was Myers, Matheson David Eaton said it appeared Holdsworth base in the Carterton
announced he had been found. at the headwaters of the Arete said. He said finding Myers would Myers had died on the day he was district.
Brother-in-law Duncan Styles Stream. provide closure. It had been a last heard from — Thursday, May His last communication was a
said the family was ‘‘so gutted’’ to ‘‘It’s in a particularly hazardous lengthy search, and it was difficult 30. text to his wife on the morning of
hear Myers had not survived but bit of country,’’ Matheson said. for all involved. Eaton said it had been one of May 30, from Arete Bivvy in the
was grateful to have found him. The stream begins near ‘‘This is one of the two the largest searches of the range, centre of the ranges.
‘‘We are so grateful that it the Arete Bivvy where outcomes of this with 75 instances of a team or When he failed to emerge on
appears he hasn’t suffered, that he Myers was last search, it’s not helicopter taking a trip into the the following Saturday a search
mountains. began on Sunday, June 2.
Searchers comb ridges in the Tararua
Ranges on Sunday, in the hunt for
missing tramper Darren Myers.
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Nervous wait on erosion solution
JONO GALUSZKA
Horowhenua mayor Michael
Feyen and a regional councillor
want action sooner rather than
later on erosion problems eating
away at a coastal community.
But any real action at
Waikawa Beach is unlikely to Pianist Nikolai Saratovsky.
take place until 2021 and some
property owners may end up
paying more than others.
The settlement, north of
Ōtaki, is grappling with how to
Pianist’s
combat erosion problems caused
by a variety of issues at the
mouth of Waikawa Stream. Waikawa and
return
Erosion caused by an ex- Manakau residents Acclaimed Russian pianist Nikolai
tropical cyclone cut off vehicle turn out for the Saratovsky is making a second visit
access to the beach and meeting. Above, to the Kāpiti Coast.
erosion at
destroyed the front of some This time Kāpiti classical music
Waikawa Beach is
properties. causing fans will be treated to works from
A lack of ownership about the headaches, but Bartok, Chopin, Rachmaninoff,
problem by either Horowhenua proper fixes are Scriabin and Mussorgsky.
District or Horizons Regional unlikely before Saratovsky’s repertoire ranges
councils has not helped either. 2021. from Bach to the latest composers,
However, a recent report by DAVID UNWIN/STUFF says Mary Gow, organiser of the
consultants came up with Mulled Wine Concert Series.
solutions. Natural sand dune creation to had responsibility for it in the ing, said he thought work would Gow first met him at a recital in
About 50 people packed into the north of the stream, the shal- past, although Horizons recently happen faster if residents sub- Brussels and invited him to New
the Manakau Hall on Saturday low depth of the stream and the said it would manage the issue mitted to the next Annual Plan Zealand. She arranged a concert
morning to hear Horizons river coast slowly growing bigger over and remove a groyne, Strong hearings in 2020. tour for him last year, ‘‘and he had
manager Ramon Strong explain time did not help either, he said. said. That would put the issue front such a good reception, he wanted
the report. The future impact of climate The work would have to be and centre far before the Long- to return’’.
Waikawa Stream used to flow change, with rising seas and considered under Horizons’ next Term Plan, and maybe get plan- Since his last visit to Kāpiti,
into the Ōhau River, but had larger rainfall events as warm Long-Term Plan, which is not ning and resource consents Saratovsky has toured in England,
migrated south over the years, air holds rain in the air longer, due to take submissions until under way, he said. Korea, Japan and Africa.
he said. was unknown. early 2021, he said. Feyen said Waikawa Beach ‘‘To see a pianist of this quality
Work was done to divert the Erosion would eat further Even then, there would need residents needed to make their and fire is an opportunity not to be
stream directly into the Tasman into properties as time went on if to be discussions about how voices heard if they wanted the missed,’’ Gow said.
Sea, but some work had created nothing was done. much work was paid for with work done.
headaches as time went on. The options for remedies cost rates and how much private ‘‘Two years seems like a long ■ Nikolai Saratovsky, 2.30pm,
‘‘No-one in the 1940s had a from $150,000 to more than $1 landowners forked out to protect time.’’ June 23, Raumati South
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This has a huge impact on those this. Last year we announced that we
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Education Minister Chris health and addiction with significant and education industrial action in NCEA Review which we believe, if
Hipkins’ meeting with the sustained investment. New Zealand’s history, with implemented well, can lead to a
primary and secondary teachers’ Ultimately, supporting and further large-scale action reduction in workloads.
unions about the Government’s maintaining people’s mental wellbeing announced for later this month. We believe there is more to be done to
commitment to address the concerns will become part of the daily routine of our The gridlock in collective bargaining support children with additional
raised by teachers. health services – as it should be. Our has involved the first primary school learning needs at school. This is the right
Discussions are currently ongoing vision for the future is one where people strikes in 24 years, secondary school thing to do for not only the teachers, as
between the minister and the teachers’ in distress can access the support they strikes, multiple failed offers, significant additional input in this area will ensure
unions and I want to respect the need, when, where and how they want it. disruption for parents and caregivers, they are better supported, but also for
agreement made between the minister We know long-term challenges can’t be and thousands of lost hours of teaching these children and their families.
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I look forward to hearing more about During the 2017 election campaign, I undertaken since the beginning of this and Canterbury Earthquakes, which
that very soon. However, one thing I know met principals, teachers and teacher aides school year is not just about pay but that, means we were more limited in our
that will benefit teachers, as well as all across the Maungakiekie electorate who at the heart of collective bargaining, are spending options than this Government,
New Zealanders, is our commitment to told me about the struggles they’re facing serious workload issues as well. but we still increased teacher pay: We
taking mental health seriously, as shown – not only in the workplace, but in their They are calling for a reduction in invested $359 million in a programme
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addiction only when it becomes a crisis. Minister’s constructive meeting with the classroom. teachers to hear the Government say
Current data suggests one-in-five New teachers’ unions soon, and am glad to be It is clear that attracting more there is no more money, when billions
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Amici Ensemble in Waikanae: COMMUNITY Want to see your event in this list?
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Visit nbly.nz/kap and fill out the
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players from the NZSO performing canaries and hookbeaks, and
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week before your event. Inclusion is
Mozart, Rossini, Piazzolla and Louis family-orientated, ring in evenings
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www.waikanaemusic.org.nz. June Bible study group: Join a small
16, 2:30pm, Waikanae Memorial friendly group studying the life of Reserve Scout Hut, Kaitawa
Hall, Pehi Kupa St, Waikanae. Christ every Saturday afternoon, Crescent, Paraparaumu.
Kapi Mana Community Choir: for more details contact Lorraine Kakariki Nature Play at Nga
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Poets to the People: Guest poet
Mark Pirie. Open mic, one poem
Show’s themes ‘still relevant’
each, $5 cover. Drinks and snacks FELIX DESMARAIS its consequences to our
available; 4-6pm. June 30, Robert GIVEAWAY audience, rather than
Harris Cafe, Coastlands Mall, A show that explores themes pretending that these issues
We have a double pass to
Paraparaumu. of poverty and misogyny will don’t exist.’’
giveaway to the opening
Porirua Citizens Advice Bureau: work hand-in-hand this month Trust manager Paula Lloyd
night, June 22, performance
We need volunteers to join our with an organisation aimed at said the latest figures from
of The Threepenny Opera at
team helping the community with combating those behaviours Housing and Urban
the Hannah Playhouse in
advice about any issue. Full training in the real world. Development showed there
Wellington. To enter email
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editor@huttnews.co.nz with
Mon-Fri, phone 04-2378846 or Theatre will bring its the social housing register
‘‘3penny opera’’ in the subject
email porirua@cab.org.nz, Level 2, production of The Threepenny waitlist in Wellington.
line by 4pm on Thursday,
Pember House,16 Hagley St, Opera to the Hannah ‘‘I can only surmise that
June 20. Please include your
Porirua. Playhouse from June 22 - 29, these are predominantly
name, address and telephone
Porirua Family History & and will donate a portion of women as we do know that
number.
Genealogy: Meets monthly on profits to the Wellington domestic and family violence
second Wednesday. Visitors $2. Homeless Women’s Trust. is a major factor in why
Porirua Library (entrance via side But repertory president unfortunately – relevant to our women become homeless.’’
door in lane leading to Te Oliver Mander hopes the help society. The Threepenny
Rauparaha Arena). June 12, 7pm, will go further than just a Opera does portray that ■ The Threepenny Opera,
Porirua City Library, Parumoana St. monetary contribution. behaviour, but does not glorify Hannah Playhouse,
Ōtaki Women’s Group market: Heather Howes, left, and Chris Gordon in ‘‘The themes of poverty, it. Wellington, June 22-29.
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Parenting WITH AUTHOR AND MOTHER OF FOUR BOYS MARY-ANNE SCOTT
Should I still be parenting my adult child?
Q: I have a daughter who is 25 Even though she’ll modify or prevent the situations
and she is pretty independent always be your no matter how hard they try.
now. daughter, she’s not But your daughter’s
She flats with two of her your mini-me. behaviour seems to be the
friends and things are normal stuff of many 25-year-
generally going well. But olds. She’s clubbing, probably
when I see her, I can’t help drinking too much, not getting
making suggestions about enough sleep, not dressing
how to organise herself, or warmly and neglecting other
how to stay healthy. She gets tasks like her flat gardens.
very defensive and tells me She’ll probably look back one
not to interfere. Is there a day and wonder at her own
specific age we have to stop behaviour, but at least she’ll
telling our kids what to do? come to her adulthood by
I’m afraid I can’t let go. I see a herself. You should give
lot of things that she is not yourself, and your daughter, a
doing right, or I worry that pat on the back – and a break.
she’s out at parties and clubs
and not getting enough sleep. Mary-anne Scott has raised four
Obviously I am saying boys and written three novels for
these things because I love her young adults, all of which have
dearly. I tell her I think she’s done a great job parenting, a part one thing that matters to you, can’t stop overseeing their lives. been shortlisted for the NZ Book
doing well, but some things of what she is today, is not due to just one though, and your The big teenagers are late Awards for children and young
need tweaking, like keeping you. opinion will carry more weight. getting married and having adults. As one of seven sisters,
her gardens tidy at the flat The problems you see in your Think too of how we were at babies, they often have no hope there aren’t many parenting
and dressing warmly as the daughter’s life are minor – you 25 and how we hated being told of owning their own homes and problems she hasn’t talked over.
weather gets colder. yourself call them tweaks – and what to do. I know it was a they need their parents more – Please note that Mary-anne is not
what person doesn’t have different generation. Our and for longer. Perhaps we feel a trained counsellor. Her advice is
A: Your child at 25 is an adult weaknesses that others think parents mostly stepped way this gives us permission to make not intended to replace that of
and, even though she’ll always need improving? You obviously back; they were pleased to get on statements and ‘‘tweak’’ their professional counsellor or
be your daughter, she’s not your comment too frequently for your with their lives again so they lives. psychologist.
mini-me. All the strands of DNA daughter’s liking, so perhaps travelled and spent money on There are parents of adult To send Mary-anne a question
that have gone into making her you should work on reducing themselves. children who witness criminal email life.style@stuff.co.nz with
unique are what you treasure your remarks. If you can’t resist Today, many 25-year-olds are or dangerous behaviours and Dear Mary-anne in the subject
and, although you’ve no doubt making a remark, then select like big teenagers and parents those parents can be helpless to line. Your anonymity is assured.
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Bridges’ great New Zild accent
the UK, a fellow Brit will have National leader Simon
them catalogued by their accent: Bridges is unfairly
Opinion: the geographic region of birth mocked for his accent.
Sue Allen and social and educational KEVIN STENT/STUFF
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issue of debate. The attacks on Bridges have
At the moment, it’s often at got me thinking about
the expense of Opposition leader differences in the New Zealand
Simon Bridges, who is frequently accent that I’ve noticed myself.
mocked. It’s the ‘‘my’’ At the risk of being deported,
pronounced ‘‘moi’’ that winds up here are a few observations.
many TV watchers and radio There’s the well-entrenched
listeners. tendency, especially among
Before Bridges’ take on the females, to end all sentences with
‘‘New Zild’’ accent, former prime a rising intonation as if it were a in action; she’s the queen of suburbs. It screams: ‘‘I went to a commented on – be proud of it –
minister Sir John Key copped his question? Uptalk, as it’s been the fry. private school’’ and ‘‘my children none of us really have a right to
fair share of flack over his labelled, is on the rise in all Sooner or later someone is have goat’s cheese in their mock and laugh as accents
chewed vowels; something he senses of the word. going to have to bring RNZ voice gluten-free sourdough everywhere are a constantly
accepted readily. I have to admit that after 20 coach Hewitt Humphrey out of sandwiches’’. moving feast.
The current Prime Minister, years in New Zealand I am retirement and get him to deal Then there’s the recent pop-up And remember, out of almost
Jacinda Ardern, has her own fighting my own personal battle with all the reporters who’ve accent that combines elements of 7000 accents, New Zealand’s
accent quirk, replacing ‘‘t’’ with a to banish uptalk myself. started this weird thing where almost all of the above: this is recently rated the sexiest in the
‘‘d’’ sound – think ‘‘creadividy’’ The vocal fry is also gaining they talk through their noses ‘‘bored hipster-speak’’. world and was described as
instead of creativity – which also traction among women. instead of out of their mouths – It is practised by all baristas, ‘‘outrageously charming’’ so
seems to be catching on. I thought it was a myth, but the nasal whine. cocktail bar staff and many New think of that next time you listen
For me as a born-and-bred once you’ve tuned into it you There are the variations on Zealand comedians. It’s a to Bridges or feel like mocking.
Brit, the issue of accents is no really can’t miss it. It’s been what a Wellington friend calls monotone that strongly indicates
small thing. You can drive an described as how you’d sound the ‘‘Moore Wilson’s English’’; in the speaker would rather be Sue Allen has worked in
hour down the road in the United morning after a big night out Auckland it’s ‘‘Farro English’’ or doing something far more journalism, communications,
Kingdom and the regional accent spent smoking cigarettes and ‘‘fauxglish’’. exciting than talking to you. Or is marketing and brand
will have changed significantly. drinking whiskey. This is the round-vowel-heavy it just me? So a word of comfort management for 15 years in the
I swear that within seconds of Google Kim Kardashian if you posh affectation popular among to Bridges from someone who United Kingdom and New
someone opening their mouth in want to know what it sounds like the denizens of the posher also has an accent that gets Zealand.
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